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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1997
Successor:McLaren MP4-13 Mercedes
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration Mercedes-Benz FO 110E 75º V10
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction light alloy block and head
Displacement 3,000 cc / 183.1 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, inboard push rod activated coil springs over dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) ventilated carbon ceramic discs
Gearbox 6 speed Semi-automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 600 kilo / 1,323 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,530 mm (178.3 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / N/A

Race history
Major wins
1997 Australian Grand Prix (David Coulthard)
1997 Italian Grand Prix (David Coulthard)
1997 European Grand Prix (Mika Hakkinen)

Resources
Suggested reading
  • McLaren - The cars 1964 - 2008, by William Taylor
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